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Sony Alpha a7K

Sony Alpha a7K
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alaScore 90

527 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 527 reviews of Sony Alpha a7K. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and price. The portability and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the storage and battery. Reviews are divided on the connectivity.

performance, usability, portability, price, image quality

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Alpha a7K is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Alpha a7K

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 125 user reviews of Sony Alpha a7K from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the lens and image quality. The usability and portability also get good feedback. The shutter and battery get mixed reviews.

performance, portability, usability, image quality, lens

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Sony Alpha a7K

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sony Alpha a7K from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Sony A7: A solid full-frame at a reasonable price

 

This compact interchangeable-lens model is a great step-up from APS-C models, as long as you don't demand action-shooting performance.

, aka the A7, delivers excellent photo and video quality in a well-designed camera that's enjoyable to shoot with.

The long startup time and short battery life disappoint.

Sony Alpha ILCE-7 (A7) is a great alternative to similarly priced entry-level full-frame dSLRs, as long as you don't need speedy continuous shooting.

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Hands-on: Sony Alpha A7 review - Pocket-lint

 

The NEX is dead. That's right, the new Sony Alpha A7 compact system camera represents Sony's decision to push the Alpha brand forward. And it does so in

Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Alpha ILCE-7 (with 28-70mm Lens) review

 

There's no question that the cheaper model of Sony's full-frame interchangeable-lens duo looks mighty attractive, thanks to its lower price tag. The less-expensive 24-megapixel model (Alpha ILCE-7, aka A7) boasts faster performance and a better...

Sony's Alpha ILCE-7 , aka the A7, delivers excellent photo and video quality in a well-designed camera that's enjoyable to shoot with.

The long startup time and short battery life disappoint.

Sony Alpha ILCE-7 (A7) is a great alternative to similarly priced entry-level full-frame dSLRs, as long as you don't need speedy continuous shooting.

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

Sony drops some Alpha A7 series prices in time for your holiday shopping

 

The company's line of full-frame cameras grows to four models, with permanent price drops for some of the existing models.

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Expert review by (professionalphotographer.co.uk)

Sony UK announces The Sony Alpha 7 Full-Frame Photography Academy

 

A series of photography commissions with leading photographers Joe Cornish, Bay Garnett, Joshua Hoffine and Gavin Evans to mark the launch of the Sony Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R.

Feb, 2014
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Moving from a G-16 point and shoot to A6400

 

I turned to photography as a hobby upon my retirement. I had a high-end point and shoot but I was unhappy with the quality of the pictures which had a lot of grain issues. I thought I had a replacement camera picked out but when we visited our local...

Jul, 2019
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

very easy to use!!

 

I bought this a month ago and I find it very easy to use. I really like the movable screen

Jun, 2019
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Great full frame.

 

Not had chance to do much with it yet but test shots have been fantastic.

Jun, 2019
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

strange colours

 

It's very strange thing... in bright light, sun light etc. are very not natural looking colours, glaring green and blue. Camera is ok, working fast, electronic display is very useful and handy, but colours are very strange. Image quality in meaning...

May, 2019
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Lovely camera

 

I bought this camera ten days ago and am now pleased with the performance and features. The only down side was/is the documentation. It took the whole ten days and an unsuccessful hour long call to your support team to discover they could not suggest a...

Apr, 2019
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